| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| colloquial |
characteristic of or suited to informal or familiar conversation or to writing that is imitative of conversational tone. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| escalation |
increase in amount, scope, or intensity. |
| ingest |
to take in to the body through the mouth. |
| insufferable |
incapable of being tolerated or endured; unbearable. |
| refractory |
obstinately disobedient; difficult to control, as a child or animal. |
| saturate |
to fill or soak completely. |
| seclusion |
the act of isolating or hiding away, or the condition of being isolated in this way. |
| sinewy |
of sinew, or sinewlike; strong; tough. |
| troublesome |
causing anxiety, worry, or bother. |
| tutelage |
the act or function of a teacher, especially one who gives lessons to individuals; instruction; teaching. |
| unassailable |
not open to attack, doubt, or denial. |